Town Board conducts public hearing on pending Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project
Peru, NY – On February 23, at 5:45 p.m. The Peru Town Board held its second 202-B NYS Town Law 202-B Public Hearing regarding the Peru Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project. A similar hearing was conducted in May of 2024; however, the board wanted to ensure that the required public notice was given, hence, it concurs this hearing.
The proposed improvements would improve water quality by treating turbidity in the raw water source. The attached Barton and Loguidice Engineering Report was available for review.
The report states that maximum amount to be expended for the improvements is $9.4 million. Assuming receipt of a 50% NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation Water Water Infrastructure Improvement (WIIA) grant and a 0% hardship 30-year loan, the average annual cost per equivalent dwelling unit would be $452.98. The tax ultimately paid by the taxpayer is dependent on a property’s assessed value. As usual, no one questioned the board. The meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m.
Posted: March 1st, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Water & Sewer Dept. News.